I'm looking at a duplex with crazy cash flow but it's in a really bad neighborhood. Bunch of thieves, dogs, and drug attics running around. Pretty far from any restaurants, markets, and such. But it has 2 tenants in p...

Hello All,Recently my wife and I have bought our second rental property and have been self marketing it at 1500/month. Some info about the house - it is a 4/2 in a great area, but it has no back exit, so you have to w...

I have read many of the articles and posts on BiggerPockets, which by the way has some great information. I would like to thank everyone that contributes to BiggerPockets, alot of the information is very valuable to ...

What is everyone paying for a full gut these days (2-4 units and SFH)? I'm interested in benchmarking my costs against other investors'. Materials and labor on a full gut has been running me around 50-60K. Would l...

Hi,I just purchased a 3/2 single family home in Humble TX that needs some light repairs before putting it on the market. I'm looking for referrals of contractors in the Houston are that can work in Humble. Please let ...

I am trying to collect some opinions on what other landlords do in a situation like this. I have a new property that has all the appliances in it now including a washer &dryer. The house rents for $800 per month a...

Hey all,I've been looking at 2-4 unit properties in Cleveland recently and I was hoping some of the local experts might be able to help out with a few questions:1)  Almost everything I see online are duplexes or apart...

I just bought my first rental property (currently living in it myself) and wanted to convert the original bathtub to a shower (to make it look more appealing and it's a college rental so my tenants are probably colleg...

Hi, I am wondering what are the best heavy wear counter tops to use.  With section 8 rentals I try to go commercial quality when I replace something so there will be less headaches down the road.  Also could use a rec...

I am still in the analysis paralysis mode and have identified a few markets that look pretty interesting to me. Then I look and see that the violent and property crime rates are pretty high. Should someone stay away f...